Join attorney and TRAIL member Joshua Weaver as he goes over the right steps lawyers should take when selecting AI vendors.
Service Confidentiality Agreement
|Maintaining a Practice| |Starting a PracticeService Confidentiality AgreementWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJuly 15, 2025Share this PostThis Service Confidentiality Agreement (herein referred to as “SCA”) is made and entered into as of [Date, Month, Year] by and between ___________________________________, a law firm in the State of Texas, herein referred to as “Firm,” and ______________________, an online platform, herein …
A Concise Guide to Client Trust Accounts
This guide as a quick overview of client trust accounts. It includes details on managing and closing accounts.
Checklist for Opening a Sole Practice
|Starting a PracticeChecklist for Opening a Sole PracticeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 10, 2025Share this PostClick here to download the checklist!Starting your own law practice is exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking if you are unsure what to consider before you open your doors. This checklist covers the core items attorneys should contemplate before opening …
Attorney Fee Agreements and Miscellaneous Forms
Law Practice Management|Starting a Practice|||Maintaining a PracticeAttorney Fee Agreements and Miscellaneous FormsFrom theThe LPM DepartmentJune 3, 2025Download PDF VersionShare this PostDISCLAIMER: These sample agreements are provided for individual review and analysis, and are delivered without warranty or representation of fitness for specific use or compliance. The receiver hereof is advised to make any necessary modifications …
Forming a Firm in Texas When the Owner is Licensed Elsewhere — FAQs
|Non-Texas LawyersForming a Firm in Texas When the Owner is Licensed Elsewhere — FAQsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 2, 2025Share this PostCan a firm that is incorporated in another state open a firm in Texas? Yes. It is not necessary to incorporate the firm in Texas. However, the firm must be registered with the Texas Secretary …
AI Platform Evaluation Checklist
|Practice TechnologyAI Platform Evaluation ChecklistWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 1, 2025Share this PostDefine Goals and Use Cases Purpose: Identify specific tasks the AI will assist with, such as document review, contract analysis, legal research, or predictive analytics. Scope: Define the boundaries of the AI’s role to ensure alignment with the firm’s or department’s needs. Assess Features …
Qualifying for an Admission Waiver
|Non-Texas LawyersQualifying for an Admission WaiverWritten byThe LPM DepartmentMay 25, 2025Share this PostThe Texas Board of Law Examiners is responsible for certifying that applicants are eligible for admission to the State Bar of Texas. The Supreme Court of Texas is ultimately responsible for admitting those applicants as licensed attorneys and members of the State Bar …
FAQs for In-House Counsel Not Licensed in Texas
|Non-Texas LawyersFAQs for In-House Counsel Not Licensed in TexasWritten byThe LPM DepartmentMay 16, 2025Share this PostDo I need to register with the State Bar of Texas? No. The State Bar of Texas does not require lawyers who are not licensed in the State of Texas to register or pay a fee. What rule governs in-house …
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